How far is Lindale, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Lindale, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.93 mi
01h 58m
Flight
112.18 mi
180.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lindale.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.18 mi
Kilometers
180.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.93 mi
Kilometers
197.84 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Lindale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindale
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Talty
TX

City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Lindale
62.8 mi
00h 59m
To Fort Worth
60.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lindale and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindale and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hubbard Street

    29 m · 9 sec · East Hubbard Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1690 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindale and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
60.2 mi · 49%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 18%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 16%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 16%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 3%
I 35W North
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talty
00h 59m from Lindale
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lindale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lindale to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Talty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Lindale and 60.2 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lindale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Talty

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Talty, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talty.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

25 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

84 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindale and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 112.18 mi (180.53 km).

Lindale

#1 Lindale

Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,730
Coordinates32.5157000, -95.4094000
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hubbard Street (-95.409395, 32.515675)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.42 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.80
8.68 gal · 32.84 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.40 $32.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.45 $36.91
Premium $4.59 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $3.99 $17.33 $34.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindale and Fort Worth. The current time is 01:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.